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Siltech 330L or 770L?

Hello everybody, the question might be a bit weird but let me explain.

My system is composed by a Jadis DA50RC Signature tube amp (with KT90) driving a pair of Sonus Faber Guarneri Memento speakers. Source is a Clearaudio Performance SE turntable with EAR 834P Signature Deluxe phono amp and an Akurate DS digital streamer.

I have been able to demo Siltech 330L speaker cables with all the series of interconnect (from 330i to 770i) which have pleased me a lot. Now that is time to take the plunge I am not sure if taking the 330L or go for the best and set for life with the 770L. I do not have opportunity yo try the 770L as my dealer has not them in stock...

Not sure the price difference would be justified...what do you think?
Thanks a lot
acalex
bvdiman
491 posts
 
Used their D/A converter in early '90s. Later.. JP80, JA80, JA200.

If budget permits, better to invest straight in the 770L. It will give you enough
headroom for when your system evolves. Probably even, the last SC you will ever need.
Good luck.
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rfogel8
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Acalex, yes I'm still using the Siltech and am done looking at cables.

Bvdiman, I agree that there are across the board improvements as you move up in the Siltech line. I didn't want to blather on too much about their merits but I love the improvements they've made in my system.

A friend of mine is a Siltech dealer so I was able to acquire mine at a deep discount. Even so, being "married with children", I had to draw the line somewhere and the 770 series seemed like the most bang for the buck.

My electroincs are Atma-Sphere MP-1 Mk3 pre & MA-1 OTL amps. They reveal everything!
acalex OP
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Thanks a lot guys for the answers, very very helpful. Have you ever compared the Siltech with Atlas Mavros or Asimi or eventually with Telurium UltraBlack/Graphite cables?

For now my reference is Siltech but I would still like to demo these 2 brands which appear to be very well reviewed everywhere...
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rfogel8
192 posts
 
Acalex, I'm not up on all the "flavor of the month" cables these days, neither have I heard of the ones you're asking about.

My only caution would be, if you decide to sell them down the road, will they be worth anything?

Siltech's been around a long time, the company's quite successful, they enjoy a good reputation and their products retain more value than most. Personally, I'd go with a known commodity.
bvdiman
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Rfogel8, yup for various reasons we each have to draw our own line somewhere. Were it not for the additional substantial cost, I too would have like to go further up the chain myself.

That said, as I am also contemplating to going back the full FMA route some day which mean use of their own proprietary cabling a requisite for optimum performance, further spending on others, (ICs & SC especially), is somewhat moot for me.
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